Cairo Rail Bridge
Cairo Rail Bridge is the name of two bridges crossing the Ohio River near Cairo, Illinois, in the United States. The original was an 1889 George S. Morison through-truss and deck truss bridge, replaced by the current bridge in 1952.
- Bridge
- …lies at an elevation of around 300 feet (90 metres)
- …was formerly known as “Illinois Central RR Bridge”
- Description: bridge in Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Old Custom House and Alexander County Courthouse.
Old Custom House
The Old Custom House is a historic government building in downtown Cairo, Illinois.
1½ miles south of Cairo Rail Bridge
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Future City and Cairo Historic District.
Cairo Historic District
The Cairo Historic District is a historic district encompassing a large section of Cairo, Illinois.
Cairo Rail Bridge
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Latitude
37.0231° or 37° 1′ 23″ north
Longitude
-89.17487° or 89° 10′ 30″ west
Open location code
869G2RFG+63
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Cairo Rail Bridge” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Elmwood Place and Cairo Junction.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Garrison School and Cairo High School.
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